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Suffered a bike accident? It’s crucial to have competent counsel in these challenging times. Let Carlson Bier, your preferred Bicycle Accidents attorney group, guide you on legal grounds. Here at Carlson Bier, we bring expert proficiency and experience across Illinois to deal with bicycle accidents effectively. Our team is skilled in exhaustive investigations that can often demonstrate the negligence of another party; thus increasing favorable outcomes for our clients. Equipped with boundless commitment and persistence, every case receives intense focus ensuring no detail goes unnoticed or unaddressed – an approach backed by a strong track record of maximizing settlements for countless clients who are victims of bicycle incidents. We understand the intricacies associated with such mishaps: from interrogating causes like distracted driving to examining possible product defects leading up tragically wrong turns—our mission lies beyond service delivery—it’s about reestablishing disturbed life balance post-accident turmoil! Choose Carlson Bier as your dependable ally today for comprehensive support vital during difficult journey towards justice and compensation.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Plano Illinois

Bicycle accidents, which often result in serious personal injuries, fall within the expertise of Carlson Bier, a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury law firm. When your life is irrevocably changed due to another’s negligence on the roadway, it becomes even more essential to have experienced legal professionals like us in your corner. We can guide you smoothly through the complexities related to bicycle accident cases.

Educating yourself about what follows after a bicycle accident is crucially important because this knowledge can empower you regardless of how complicated your situation might be. At Carlson Bier, we emphasize this educational component due to its importance and here are some key things every rider should know:

• Proof of Liability: Establishing liability presents challenge but by incorporating witness statements or CCTV footage together with other evidence at our disposal, our skilled lawyers ensure that whoever is responsible for your mishap is held accountable.

• Statute of Limitations: In accordance with Illinois law you generally have two years from the date of incident to file a lawsuit for damages arising out of personal injury.

Just as every cycle ride differs so too does each specific case concerned with bike accidents; nevertheless, there are common injuries suffered by cyclists involved in accidents – for example concussions; spinal cord damage; broken bones i.e., arms/legs/hands/feet; dental injuries and road rash among others – presenting potential significant costs associated with continued medical treatment and rehabilitation. Additionally prospective loss of wages if such injuries prevent victim from returning back to work remain concerning areas warranting attention.

Carlson Bier’s proven track record in handling cases involving Bike Accidents revolve largely around securing compensation aimed towards covering cost associated with these medical treatments & therapies alongside lost earnings while ensuring overall happiness & wellbeing isn’t compromised along the way.

Achieving justice remains paramount when dealing specifically within realm encompassing Bicycle Accident victims particularly where reckless-wayward motorists found liable remain oftentimes typically ordered by Court judgement findings to pay full restitution charges direct towards said Bicycle Accident victims – for these and countless other reasons alike, more pressing it becomes to encompass professional legal counsel’s-judicial advocacy edge in ensuring rightful claim resolutions remain executed accordingly.

In a nutshell, bicycle accidents can entail a labyrinth of legal elements that may be challenging for individuals to navigate without expert advice. Simplifying such complexities remains Carlson Bier’s forte having represented clients with process knowledge acquired from all these years’ worth acquired expertise on personal injury law constraints with specific emphasis within realm concerning bicycle accidents.

A nod towards the understanding about potential amount your case at hand might be worthy of fundamentally positions you better equipped in navigating through the largely intricate personal injury claim filing safeguards-protocols set out which necessitates experienced legal counsel guidance as availed by us here at Carlson Bier. Because we understand learning this may be daunting indeed! Therefore we invite you hereby in joining our endeavour together as partners on this journey ahead by merely clicking ‘What is my case worth?’ button below thereby instigating momentum component progress relating closely towards resolving your ongoing quest today!

Enlist expertise possessed by Carlson Bier’s trusted team delivering winning results consistently amidst the most complex-toughened bike accident cases dealt herein Illinois State like yours- because every victim deserves just outcome aligned rightly alongside their sustained grievous injuries aftermath via Bike Accidents enabling them regain back control over their lives ultimately moving forward eventually! Happy biking & stay safe out there always.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Bicycle Accident FAQ

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Chicago include:

  • Driver negligence: This includes distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield to cyclists.
  • Road conditions: Potholes, uneven pavement, and other road hazards can cause cyclists to lose control of their bikes.
  • Cyclist errors: This can include riding against traffic, failing to use lights at night, and not wearing a helmet.

If you are injured in a bicycle accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. Get their name, address, insurance information, and license plate number.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and help you get help if you need it.
  • Contact a bicycle accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a bicycle accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the driver who caused your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a bicycle accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.
  • Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your bicycle

The statute of limitations for bicycle accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Plano

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing skilled legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Extending specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents get fair remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Mishap

Delivering expert legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Committed to delivering expert legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on supporting clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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